Information about Bicalutamide (Generic Casodex) :


Bicalutamide is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen that is taken to treat prostate cancer. The mechanism of action realizes by blocking the effect of testosterone. Bicalutamide is intended for use with other drugs. Moreover it may be administered to treat other conditions as determined by your physician, which may not be listed in the professional package insert.

You should not use Bicalutamide if you are allergic to any components in Bicalutamide or you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or you are breast-feeding a baby. In such cases it is obligatory to consult with your doctor or health care provider before taking this medicine.

Before using Bicalutamide you should tell your health care provider if you are woman or you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement, if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances or you have liver disease.

Be aware that Bicalutamide may interact with some medicines. Consult with your health care provider in case you are taking any other drugs, especially any of the next: oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because side effects, including risk of bleeding, may be increased.

It may not be a complete list of all interactions with other drugs. To prevent any complications you should check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Usage of Bicalutamide:
You should use Bicalutamide as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food at the same time each day with your other prostate cancer medicine.
In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next intake, skip the missed dose and take it according to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double doses at once. You should ask your health care provider if you have any questions about usage of Bicalutamide.

Important safety information:
Bicalutamide usage may lead to dizziness. Try not to drive, operate machinery, or do any other dangerous operations. Taking Bicalutamide alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may decrease your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Also Bicalutamide may be a reason of constipation or diarrhea. In such cases you should consult with your doctor. To monitor your progress lab tests, including liver function tests and prostate-specific antigen (PSA), may be required. Elderly people are likely to be more sensitive to Bicalutamide.

It is not allowed to use Bicalutamide in case you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, consult with your doctor immediately. It is not known whether Bicalutamide passes into breast milk. Bicalutamide is not recommended for use in children; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.

Possible side effects of Bicalutamide:
You should consult with your doctor if you have any of side effects especially bothersome listed below:
Abnormal skin sensations; anxiety; arthritis; back pain; bone pain; breast growth or pain; bronchitis; constipation; decreased sexual ability; depression; diarrhea; dizziness; frequent urination; gas; hot flashes; impotence; increased cough; indigestion; infection; loss of bladder control; muscle weakness; nausea; pain; pelvic pain; rash; runny nose; sleeplessness; sore throat; sweating; urinary retention; weakness; weight change.

Seek emergency in case you have any of these severe side effects:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; dark urine; difficulty breathing; flu-like symptoms; loss of appetite; muscle aches; nausea; pneumonia; stomach pain; tenderness of the right upper quadrant; tiredness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

What is the shelf life of the pills?
This information is mentioned on each blister. The expiration date is 2 years from the date of manufacture. It may be different for various batches.